​​Requisition ID: 7275 
Grade: Intern
Category: Internship
Employment Type: NonStaff-Regular
Country: Belgium
Duty Station: Brussels  
Entry Date: As soon as possible
Internship Duration: 3-6 months
Application Deadline: 05-May-2026, 11:59 PM (Vienna, Austria time)

Vacancy Announcement

UNIDO welcomes applications from qualified persons with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicants and employees with disabilities to support full participation in the recruitment process and in the performance of their duties.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes industrial development for poverty and hunger reduction, inclusive and fair globalization and environmental sustainability.  The mission UNIDO, as described in the Lima Declarationadopted at the fifteenth session of the UNIDO General Conference in 2013, the Abu Dhabi Declaration adopted at the eighteenth session of UNIDO General Conference in 2019 as well as the Riyadh Declarationadopted at the twenty-first session of UNIDO General Conference in 2025, is to promote and accelerate inclusive and sustainable industrial developmentin Member States. The relevance of this mission as an integrated approach to all three pillars of sustainable development is recognized by the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which will frame United Nations and country efforts towards sustainable development. UNIDO’s mandate is fully recognized in SDG-9, which calls to “Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation”. The relevance of inclusive and sustainable industrial development, however, applies to all SDGs.

The medium-term programme framework (MTPF) 2026 - 2029 is UNIDO’s core strategic document and it is in line with UNIDO’s Vision 2050. It sets a renewed vision to support Member States and shape their industries for development. The priorities include fair and sustainable global and regional supply chains, ending hunger through innovation and local value addition, renewable and clean energy, sustainable energy access and climate action. Cross-cutting priorities focus on industrial and economic policy advice, skills development, fostering digitalization and artificial intelligence, gender equality and the empowerment of women, supporting youth, promoting cleaner production and circular economy, and leveraging private sector investment and development finance.

Each of these programmatic fields of activity contains a number of individual programmes, which are implemented in a holistic manner to achieve effective outcomes and impacts through UNIDO’s four enabling functions: (i) technical cooperation; (ii) analytical and research functions and policy advisory services; (iii) normative functions and standards-related activities; and (iv) convening and fostering partnerships for knowledge and technology transfer, investment mobilization, networking and industrial cooperation. Such core functions are carried out in Divisions/Offices in its Headquarters, Sub-regional Offices and Country Offices.

Under the overall direction of the Director General, and in close collaboration with all relevant organizational entities within UNIDO, the Directorate of Global Partnerships and External Relations (GLO), headed by a Managing Director, is responsible for UNIDO's relations with Member States and all external partners, including through the policymaking organs. It plays a central role for interaction and collaboration with traditional and non-traditional donors; oversees the regional bureaus as well as the network of established field offices, liaison offices and Investment and Technology Promotion Offices.

The Directorate is responsible for the Liaison Offices in Brussels (GLO/BRO), Geneva (GLO/GVO) and New York (GLO/NYO) as well as following Divisions: Policymaking Organs (GLO/PMO), Funding Partner Relations (GLO/FPR), Investment and Technology Promotion Offices and Institutional Partnerships (GLO/ITP), and Regional Bureaus and Field Coordination (GLO/RFO). The Directorate also ensures close coordination and collaboration among the Divisions as well as with organizational entities in all Directorates across the Organization.

This internship position is located in UNIDO Liaison Office in Brussels (GLO/BRO).

GENERIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Intern shall work under the direct supervision of an officer designated by the Representative to the European Union and shall be engaged as follows:

  1. Exposed to the regular core functions of the Liaison Office in Brussels and as such shall have the opportunity to observe the day-to-day operations and engage in on-the-job training in specific actions delegated by the Supervisor. 
  1. Engaged in a specific self-contained assignment described below: 
  • Support outreach and advocacy activities to European Union Institutions, Organisation of ACP States (OACPS) Secretariat, UNIDO and EU Member States aimed at rallying support for UNIDO’s mandate of Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development (ISID). 
  • Support preparation of advocacy materials and actively participate in their dissemination to European Union Institutions, Member States, intergovernmental, inter-agency institutions and partners, support BRO of relevant events and meetings. 
  • Support the preparation of briefing notes and statements to be delivered by the head of the office on behalf of UNIDO as required. 
  • Support BRO in identifying potential cooperation with Italy on implementation of the Mattei Plan and in the advocacy on UNIDO-Italy-EU Global Gateway Initiative on Sustainable Coffee Value Chain in close consultation with IET/AGR/RAP. 
  • Support research and analyze topics and actions which facilitate the strategic positioning of UNIDO.  
  • Support organization of events organised by BRO.  
  • Attend meetings and take notes of actions to be followed up by BRO. 
  • Provide administrative support to UNIDO staff on mission Brussels. 
  • Support in identifying opportunities for EU funding and joint programming.  
  • Support in monitoring programmes/projects implementation related to UNIDO’s mandate (EU funded or others) and report on best practices, successful stories and lessons learnt. 
  • Support in establishing a network with DFIs, private sector companies, academia, foundations, EU institutions, ACP and relevant Permanent Missions as potential partners in ISID projects. 
  • Assist with outreach and publicity activities, such as: quarterly newsletters, brochures, social media.  
  • Help develop multimedia and video content, editing the videos, interview recordings with UNIDO/Partners analysts.  
  • Assist in engaging professionally with social media platforms such as YouTube, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter; monitor developments in online media; monitor success of online efforts using google analytics and other tools. 
  1. Other Special emerging Projects that may enhance the learning experience of the Intern. 

The Intern will be required to prepare an end-of-internship report, which will be submitted to and cleared by HRM.

MINIMUM ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education: Enrolled in a second level university degree programme (master's or equivalent) or higher; or begin the internship within one year of completing a second level university degree; or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first degree programme (bachelor's or equivalent); or begin the internship within one year of completing a first level university degree. Only accredited institutions will be considered.

Field of specialization: International relations, EU Affairs, economics, business administration. 

Languages: Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset. Fluency in written and spoken Italian is considered an advantage.

Other skills: Knowledge of the European Union institutions 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

  • Internships at UNIDO are full-time and shall be for a period of three to six months. For internships fully sponsored through partner institutions, the maximum duration shall be twelve months, subject to prior HRM agreement. Extensions beyond the initially agreed duration are not permitted.
  • Interns receive a monthly stipend based on their duty station.
  • Interns are responsible for living expenses, accommodation, visas, and related costs.

CORE COMPETENCIES

Core Values

WE LIVE AND ACT WITH INTEGRITY: work honestly, openly and impartially.

WE SHOW PROFESSIONALISM: work hard and competently in a committed and responsible manner.

WE RESPECT DIVERSITY: work together effectively, respectfully and inclusively, regardless of our differences in culture and perspective.

Key Competencies

WE FOCUS ON PEOPLE: cooperate to fully reach our potential –and this is true for our colleagues as well as our clients. Emotional intelligence and receptiveness are vital parts of our UNIDO identity.

WE FOCUS ON RESULTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: focus on planning, organizing and managing our work effectively and efficiently. We are responsible and accountable for achieving our results and meeting our performance standards. This accountability does not end with our colleagues and supervisors, but we also owe it to those we serve and who have trusted us to contribute to a better, safer and healthier world.

WE COMMUNICATE AND EARN TRUST: communicate effectively with one another and build an environment of trust where we can all excel in our work.

WE THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX AND INNOVATE: to stay relevant, we continuously improve, support innovation, share our knowledge and skills, and learn from one another.

LEARNING ELEMENTS

  • Become acquainted with the most up-to-date technical, economic and industrial developments in the relevant field of specialization of the Liaison Office in Brussels. Furthermore, he/she is expected to deepen his/her knowledge in the fields of new product/services and process design. 
  • Gain experience in project design/management. 
  • On the job training: participation in every phase of the working process. 
  • Gain experience in working effectively in a diverse and multi-cultural environment. 


UNIDO Interns are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity at all times, both at work and outside. Only candidates who fully and unconditionally commit to these values should consider applying for internships at UNIDO.

All applications must be submitted through the UNIDO Online Recruitment System.
Correspondence will be undertaken only with candidates who are being considered at an advanced phase of the selection process.


Visit the UNIDO employment website for details on how to apply: www.careers.unido.org

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